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Lebanon hands over to Italy a notorious drug dealer arrested near Beirut

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:47 GMT

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon handed over to Italy on Thursday morning a notorious Italian drug dealer arrested last month north of the capital of Beirut, judicial officials said.Bartolo Bruzzaniti was flown to Italy on a private jet that took off from Beirut’s Rafik Hariri International Airport, the officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity in line with regulations.The anti-Mafia prosecutors based in Reggio Calabria, a city in the region of Calabria in southern Italy, have called Bruzzaniti a major organized crime figure. He was also described as a prominent player in the Bruzzaniti-Morabito-Palamara clan, which is based near the Calabrian town of Africo and is known for criminal activities abroad.Bruzzaniti was arrested while dining in July at a restaurant in the coastal town of Jounieh, north of Beirut, in a joint action by Lebanon’s General Security Directorate and Italy’s financial police as part of an Interpol action and a crackdown on the prominent Italian organized crime sy...

IdaCorp: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:47 GMT

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — BOISE, Idaho (AP) — IdaCorp Inc. (IDA) on Thursday reported earnings of $68.6 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Boise, Idaho-based company said it had profit of $1.35.The utility company posted revenue of $413.8 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on IDA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/IDASource

Un conductor embiste y apuñala a varias personas en Corea del Sur, hay 13 heridos

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:47 GMT

Al menos 13 heridos dejó un violento incidente en Corea del Sur este jueves, cuando un hombre embistió su auto contra una multitud y luego apuñaló a varias personas cerca de una estación del metro en Seongnam, según informó The Associated Press.El conductor apuñaló a nueve personas y otras cuatro sufrieron heridas tras ser arrolladas por el auto cerca de la capital Seúl, de acuerdo con autoridades locales. Hasta el momento se desconocen las identidades de las víctimas y si hubo algún motivo específico. El sospechoso fue detenido. Este incidente se da solo días después de que un hombre apuñalara a cuatro peatones en una calle de Seúl. Una de las víctimas falleció. Source

Bausch: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:47 GMT

LAVAL, Quebec (AP) — LAVAL, Quebec (AP) — Bausch Health Companies Inc. (BHC) on Thursday reported second-quarter net income of $26 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.The Laval, Quebec-based company said it had profit of 7 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 81 cents per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 75 cents per share.The drugmaker posted revenue of $2.17 billion in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $2.04 billion.Bausch expects full-year revenue in the range of $8.45 billion to $8.65 billion.Bausch shares have increased 49% since the beginning of the year. The stock has more than doubled in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks...

InterDigital: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:47 GMT

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — InterDigital Inc. (IDCC) on Thursday reported earnings of $21.8 million in its second quarter.The Wilmington, Delaware-based company said it had profit of 79 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $1.30 per share.The wireless research and development company posted revenue of $101.6 million in the period, exceeding Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $101.2 million.For the current quarter ending in September, InterDigital expects its per-share earnings to range from $1.10 to $1.20.The company said it expects revenue in the range of $97 million to $100 million for the fiscal third quarter. Analysts surveyed by Zacks had expected revenue of $103.6 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on IDCC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/IDCCSource

Pinnacle West: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:47 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — PHOENIX (AP) — Pinnacle West Capital Corp. (PNW) on Thursday reported second-quarter net income of $106.7 million.The Phoenix-based company said it had profit of 94 cents per share.The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.19 per share.The power company posted revenue of $1.12 billion in the period, exceeding Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.03 billion.Pinnacle West expects full-year earnings to be $4.10 to $4.30 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on PNW at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PNWSource

Itron: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:47 GMT

LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. (AP) — LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. (AP) — Itron Inc. (ITRI) on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings of $24.2 million.The Liberty Lake, Washington-based company said it had profit of 53 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 65 cents per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 31 cents per share.The energy and water meter company posted revenue of $541.1 million in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $518 million.For the current quarter ending in September, Itron expects its per-share earnings to range from 44 cents to 56 cents.The company said it expects revenue in the range of $535 million to $545 million for the fiscal third quarter. Analysts surveyed by Zacks had expected revenue of $497.7 million.Itron expects full-year earnings in the range of $2.03 to $2.28 per share...

Morocco makes more Women’s World Cup history, reaching knockout rounds with a 1-0 win over Colombia

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:47 GMT

PERTH, Australia (AP) — Morocco beat Colombia 1-0 to make it to the Women’s World Cup knockout round, creating yet more history at the global tournament. Morocco is the first Arab or North African nation to go beyond the group stage at the Women’s World Cup, and the only one of eight tournament newcomers to advance.Morocco’s winning goal came in first-half stoppage time, when Anissa Lahmari put back a penalty-save rebound.The win meant Morocco qualifies in second place in the group, behind Colombia, and knocking two-time champion Germany out of the tournament. No. 2-ranked Germany needed a win over South Korea in a game being played simultaneously in Brisbane, but was held to a 1-1 draw.If Morocco’s qualification for the Women’s World Cup inspired a generation, this will cement the legacy of the Atlas Lionesses.The Moroccans were trounced 6-0 by Germany in their debut game in the tournament, but bounced back with consecutive wins over South Korea and a Colombia team that had been gr...

Police searching for missing 73-year-old Westminster woman

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:47 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — The search is on for a missing woman after Jefferson County authorities issued a senior alert. Greda Machuga, 73, left her house near Simms Street and West 107th Avenue in Westminster at 4 p.m. Wednesday and never returned home.  Colorado prison escapee caught living ‘flashy’ assumed identity in Florida Machuga is described as:5 feet, 4 inches tallWeighs 125 lbs,Has green eyes and brown hairMachuga was last seen wearing gray sweatpants and an unknown color T-shirt.Greda Machuga, 73, was last seen in Westminster on Wednesday night. Her family is worried for her safety as she suffers from cognitive impairment. (CBI)The Colorado Bureau of Investigation said Machuga has some cognitive impairment and gets lost and confused easily. She does not have a cell phone, and her family is concerned for her safety. Infant requires skull surgery to allow proper growth Authorities said her car was potentially spotted at 120th and Sheridan and possibly in Boulder ...

Suspect accused of mail theft in Plantation arrested

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:47 GMT

A Plantation community is relieved after a suspected mail thief was caught and cuffed.According to police, the suspect drove around their neighborhood and took homeowner’s mail.“People have been indicating that there’s been some mail theft going on,” said area resident Mike Harari.“She had jewelry delivered to her house,” an officer said. “It was missing.”This case is the most recent mail theft in South Florida.Back in June, a woman found mail dumped in her trash, while a Miami makeup company lost nearly $40,000 after their boxes were broken into.